The Cheat Code: Going Off Script to Get More, Go Faster, and Shortcut Your Way to Success by Brian WongMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Brian Wong, author of The Cheat Code: Going Off Script to Get More, Go Faster, and Shortcut your Way to Success is a young entrepreneurial genius. He graduated college at age 18 and started Kiip, his current company, at age 19. Not only has his company revolutionized mobile advertising, but he was one of the youngest to receive VC funding.
This book—written in a lighthearted tone and with many short chapters—is Brian's attempt to share his "cheat code" to success. It includes tips like:
- get in over your head
- find the action
- don't ask—announce
- screw the MBA
- never learn the rules
- know when to let go
- get a trademark haircut
- focus on what won't change
One of my favorites is "know your superpower." Brian defines this as something you're so good at and enjoy doing, that you can't help but do all the time. For him, it's getting others excited about his passions and pursuits (including Kiip). His point is that it's important to know your superpower and use this as often as possible at work and otherwise. First off, why not since it's what you do best and enjoy; and second, it will only get better as you practice. He asks every potential employee what their superpower is.
A great read with lots of food for thought and highly recommended, whether you have entrepreneurial aspirations or not.
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